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Academic Freedom Alliance Opposes Divisive Concepts Bans
The Academic Freedom Alliance, an ideologically diverse group of college and university faculty members dedicated to free expression, opines against...
An ‘Ax Falling’ at Manhattanville
College announces tenured faculty layoffs and program suspensions as part of an academic realignment. Professors wonder what will be left after the college is done cutting.
Mizzou Won’t Punish Student for Racist Snapchat
Citing First Amendment rights, the University of Missouri said Monday that it will not take action against a student who shared a Snapchat that contained a racial slur and seemed to encourage violence toward Black people.
Why We Need Better Data on Faculty Diversity
Institutions need better data on faculty backgrounds, their experiences and working conditions, and (in)equities in measures of success, Laura W. Perna writes.
New Presidents or Provosts: Berea College, California State U–Northridge, Kennesaw State U, McGill U, Prairie View A&M U, San José State U, Tufts U, U of Nebraska–Omaha
Ni (Phil) He, vice provost of faculty diversity at Northeastern University, in Massachusetts, has been selected as senior vice chancellor...
Report: VCU Medical School Depended on Slavery
The medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University depended on and profited from slavery, according to a report commissioned by the...
Will Law Schools Respond to ‘U.S. News’ Changes?
Reactions were muted or critical to a series of ways the magazine said it would improve its rankings.
Rick Singer Gets 3.5 Years in Prison
Sentence for mastermind of admissions scandal is longer than any of the 50-plus that came before but is shorter than what the government asked.